18-year-old Jonathan “J-Sing” Singleton is an eight round draft pick of the Philadelphia Phillies. Some draft boards had him projected in the first rounds, so we were very fortunate he dropped all the way to the eight round. In the minor leagues, he played in the Gulf Coast League for the Rookie Phillies. J-Sing impressed putting up a solid stat line of .290/.395/.835 in his first year. He walked eighteen times, five more than he struck out in a small sample size of 100 at bats. The power numbers aren’t quite there yet, with only two homeruns and twelve runs batted in, but as he grows he should develop more power. However, he has shown ability to hit and get on base with such a high OBP, which is a good first sign.
J-Sing is truly a terrific fielder making only two errors the season. For comparison’s sake, Adrian Gonzalez, who is considered one of the top fielding first basemen, in approximately 2.5 the chances made seven errors for a .986 fielding percentage. Singleton, while the sample is small, owned a .991 fielding percentage. The combination of a high OBP with developing power and great fielding should make J-Sing a future top prospect. Hopefully, he should develop in to a first baseman maybe in the likes of Adrian Gonzalez or a healthier Derrek Lee. He probably won’t have power to their numbers, instead will own a higher average and try to knock in batters with singles and doubles.
Q: What was intriguing about the Phillies that made an eight round pick of high school want to sign?
A: Getting to experience a once in a lifetime opportunity. It’s been my life-long dream to see my name among the greats of Reggie Jackson and Ken Griff(Ken Griffey, Jr.) and Tony Gywnn.
Q: Do you consider yourself more of a power hitter or an all fields hitter?
A:I consider myself a pull hitter, but next season I will make a conscious effort to hit the ball where it’s pitched.
Q:Have the Phillies told you where you are starting next year, if not where would you like to start?
A:I would love to start in Lakewood. Anything lower would motivate me even more to work harder.
Q: What year would you like to make it to the Phillies and what spot in the order would you think you’d be best hitting in?
A: 3 and a half to 4 yrs, and I would best fit in the 3 to 6 area.
Q:At least in my opinion, you are the most exciting Phillies first baseman prospect since Ryan Howard. Have you talked to Ryan Howard about hitting at all or in general?
A: Thank you, and no I haven’t but I would love to have that opportunity.
Q: Any other comments?
A: I hope the Phillies take this year!
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